Modular luggage system

ABSTRACT

In one embodiment, the present invention is a wheeled upright modular luggage system having at least a base adapted to simultaneously transport, consolidate or otherwise protect thicker or wider items, including notebooks, binders, wide files and the like. Additional modules may be mechanically coupled securely to the base by one or more stabilization systems, each module selectively adapted to receive and store such items as a portable computer, a laptop computer, a computer printer, office supplies, and/or corresponding notebooks/binders, sales catalogs, product samples, tools or clothing, all of which are typically required for a mobile professional. The base preferably includes an extendable and retractable pull handle mounted at an upper rear side portion of the base for transporting the luggage system on a transportation system along a supporting surface. The base is formed so as to allow the luggage system to stand unattended on the wheels and pushed, pulled or directed by the handle on at least some of the wheels.

CLAIM OF PRIORITY

The present invention claims priority based upon U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 60/508,745, filed Oct. 4, 2003, which is herebyincorporated by reference.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The invention relates generally to luggage, particularly to a wheeledmodular luggage system suitably adapted for use by those individuals whorequire concurrent transportation of very thick or wide items, such asbinders, notebooks, documents and the like. The invention allows luggageto be wheeled along a supporting surface in a tilted but uprightposition. The present invention also optionally includes a first modularstorage adapted to transport or otherwise carry less thick or wide itemssuch as a portable computer printer, and a second modular storageadapted to transport or otherwise carry even less thick or wide itemsthan the first modular storage, such as a laptop computer.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the past, travelers have used more than one luggage piece to carrytheir clothing, personal items, work related articles and other articlesfor use in their travels. The luggage pieces were usually of differentshape or dimension, with no method for retaining all pieces together ina coherent manner. This presented a considerable problem for travelerswhen carrying or transporting their luggage through airports, hotels,and the like, or even commuting from job site to job site. Although atraveler may have the option of renting or purchasing a separate luggagecart, dolly, or hand truck, or retaining the services of airport orhotel personnel, these methods of transporting multiple luggagecomponents are sometimes expensive, impractical, or burdensome on thetraveler.

The prior art configurations fail to take in to account the needs of auser who must perform work on the road, or, someone who is highlymobile. While luggage systems have enhanced the convenience of mobilityfor the mobile professional, the typical size of the luggage did notallow the user to adequately carry the tools of their trade. As aresult, many professionals resorted to attaching second or additionalbags or other articles of luggage to a main suitcase by using rope,elastic cords (e.g. bungee cords), tape and other temporary attachmentswhich may not actually support and retain the additional bags during thestrenuous handling often encountered in travel.

One such example might include an accountant, who must travel to aclient's remote location, and must take with him or her a substantialamount of items in order to perform the work requested (e.g., one ormore thick or very wide folders containing client data, one or morelaptop computers and/or one or more portable printers). Another examplemight include a trial attorney, who might travel to court to attend atrial, but require a substantial amount of documents, binders,notebooks, folders, computers and/or printers to adequately perform hisjob during trial. To the extent he cannot adequately carry all of theseitems, he will resort to having another attorney or assistant help withthe transportation of these items. Of course, other mobile professionalsexist as well (such as real estate agents, salesmen, and even servicerepair persons) who require a portable luggage system havingcompartments significantly wider or thicker to transport or otherwisecarry the tools of their trade.

While luggage systems exist which will allow a mobile professional tocarry their tools of their trade, such systems typically will not retainthick items, and additionally, are usually formed as a single, unitarysystem, therefore resulting in an non-versatile luggage system.

The present invention overcomes the foregoing disadvantages by providinga wheeled modular luggage system which includes a substantially wider orthicker storage compartment adapted to retain a significant wide load.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following summary of the invention is provided to facilitate anunderstanding of some of the innovative features unique to the presentinvention, and is not intended to be a full description of variationsthat may be apparent to those of skill in the art. A full appreciationof the various aspects of the invention can be gained from the entirespecification, claims, drawings, and abstract taken as a whole.

This invention relates to modular luggage system formed of eitherhardside or softside case construction (or combination thereof) which isparticularly adapted to transport very thick or very wide items whichcan become very difficult to otherwise transport or protect byconventional luggage systems. In one embodiment, the present inventionis a wheeled upright modular luggage system having a base adapted tosimultaneously transport, consolidate or otherwise protect larger items,such as a computer, a laptop computer, a computer printer, officesupplies, and/or corresponding notebooks/binders, sales catalogs,product samples, tools or clothing, all of which are typically requiredfor a mobile professional. The base preferably includes an extendableand retractable pull handle mounted at an upper rear side portion of thebase for transporting the luggage system on a transportation systemalong a supporting surface. The base is formed so as to allow theluggage system to stand unattended on the wheels and pushed, pulled ordirected by the handle on at least some of the wheels.

The novel features of the present invention will become apparent tothose of skill in the art upon examination of the following detaileddescription of the preferred embodiment or can be learned by practice ofthe present invention. It should be understood, however, that thedetailed description of the preferred embodiment and the specificexamples presented, while indicating certain embodiments of the presentinvention, are provided for illustration purposes only because variouschanges and modifications within the spirit and scope of the inventionwill become apparent to those of skill in the art from the detaileddescription, drawings and claims that follow.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures further illustrate the present invention and,together with the detailed description of the preferred embodiment,assists to explain the general principles according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 1 illustrates a semi-translucent side perspective view of the firstluggage module or base according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a semi-translucent side perspective view of theoptional second luggage module according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a semi-translucent side perspective view of theoptional third luggage module according to the present invention; and

FIG. 4 illustrates a semi-translucent side exploded view of the luggagesystem according to the present invention when all modules areintegrated according to one aspect of the present invention.

Additional aspects of the present invention will become evident uponreviewing the non-limiting embodiments described in the specificationand the claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures,wherein like reference numerals denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 4, the present modular luggage system 10, in oneembodiment, consists of at least a first luggage module or base 100having a generally tall rectangular or square configuration with a topwall 101 with a top wall exterior surface 101 a and a top wall interiorsurface 101 b, a bottom wall 102 with a bottom wall exterior surface 102a and a bottom wall interior surface (102 b), a front wall 103 with afront wall exterior surface 103 a and a front wall interior surface (notshown, but being on an opposite surface of front wall exterior surface103 a), a rear wall 104 with a rear wall exterior surface 104 a and arear wall interior surface 104 b, a first wall 105 with a first wallexterior surface 105 a and a first wall interior surface 105 b (notshown, but being on an opposite surface of first wall exterior surface105 a), a second wall 106 opposite the first sidewall 105 and betweenthe front wall 103 and the rear wall 104, the second wall 106 having abottom wall exterior surface 106 a and a bottom wall interior surface106 b, and an interior compartment 110 being formed by the top wallinterior surface 101 b, the bottom wall interior surface 102 b, thefront wall interior surface 103 b, the rear wall interior surface 104 b,the first wall interior surface 105 b and the second wall interiorsurface 106 b. Preferably, the width of the front wall 103, the rearwall 104, the first wall 105 and the second wall 106 are substantiallyequal in dimension, such as width and height.

As seen in FIG. 1 a, base 100 includes a transportation system 130coupled to the bottom wall exterior surface 103 a. Preferably,transportation system 130 includes a pair of wheels 130 a and a pair ofload supports 130 b when used together, allows the present invention tostand upright in a stable and balanced position without attendance bythe user. Of course, in another embodiment, the load supports 130 b maybe replaced with rolling assemblies so that the base 100 may act as afour-wheeled cart. In still another embodiment, the load supports 130 bmay be replaced with rolling assemblies and the pair of wheels 130 maybe replaced with load supports.

Returning now to FIG. 1, base 100 further includes a first modularluggage stabilization system 150, which in one embodiment, is coupled tothe top wall exterior surface 101 a. As more further described below,and as seen in FIG. 4, for example, first stabilization system 150 isadapted to allow base 100 to securely maintain position relative to anyadditional load placed upon the top wall exterior surface 101 a, such asa load arising from a second or additional luggage module. In oneembodiment, the first stabilization system 150 includes at least onerail 151 a and at least one channel 151 b on a remote luggage system(e.g., second luggage module 200), each rail 151 a adapted to engageeach channel 151 b on the second or additional module. Of course, thoseof skill in the art will realize that system 150 may include othercoupling systems, such as a channel placed upon the top wall exteriorsurface 101 a adapted to mechanically communicate with a correspondingrail on the second or additional module. Additionally stabilizationsystem 150 may further include at least one coupling strap 152 apreferably attached to the front surface 103 a adapted to securelycouple to at least a secondary coupling strap 152 b (such as seen inFIG. 2). In any event, the first stabilization system 150 is preferablyadapted to securely receive an article's load for the base to maintainsubstantially the same position relative to the load.

Base 100 may also include a handling means 160 to push, tow, steer, andcarry the luggage system. In one embodiment as seen in FIG. 1, thehandling means 160 is an extendable and retractable pull handle 160(such as, for example, a telescoping handle) mounted or placed on rearsurface wall 104 at an upper rear side portion of the base fortransporting the luggage system on a transportation system along asupporting surface. In operation, the handling means 160 is stored in aretracted or hidden position so that the uppermost handle 161 issubstantially flush with the top surface wall 101 or below, so as to notinterfere with the movement of the luggage system 100 (as may berequired on an airplane storage area, for example). If used, a button162 or like engaging means may be engaged which extends the handle 161of handling means 160 so that it is pulled away or extends away from thetop surface 101. Preferably, the length of extension on the handlingmeans 160 is at slightly more than the height of any load (such as asecond luggage module) which may be placed upon the top surface 101 ofbase 100, to thereby allow the user to use the handling system when inuse, and also to provide a secure support foundation of the overallluggage system when the present invention is tilted and transported on asurface (e.g., by pulling or pushing).

Of course, base 100 may optionally include one or more storagecompartments 110 _(n) (where n=1, 2, 3, etc.) selectively formed on anyexterior surface. Each storage compartment 110 _(n) may include an outerpanel coupled to the desired exterior surface and include a fastenerconnection (not shown) between the exterior surface and the outer panel,thereby forming an access panel to a storage area. Those of skill in theart will realize that the fastener connection may be formed partially orsubstantially completely around the perimeter of any panel to allow forstorage of items in the storage area, as well as provide access to thestorage area. Preferably, each storage compartment 110 _(n) is formedupon each exterior surface in substantially the same configuration asany other storage compartment 110 _(n). Thus, for example, one storagecompartment 110 ₁ may be formed from softside construction, andincluding a zipper fastener. Of course, any type of fastener may beemployed, such as a slide fastener, zipper, concealed fastener orhook/pile fastener.

The major surfaces of base 100 and each storage compartment 110 _(n) ispreferably constructed of soft-sided durable material, being formed offabric for the most part. In one exemplary embodiment, the material maybe 1000D corduran nylon.

As seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the first luggage piece or base 100 of thepresent invention is preferably, in this embodiment, sufficiently sizedto receive, store and transport one or more variously sized butgenerally thick articles of manufacture, including binders, notebooks,folders and files. The interior 110 of base 100 may also be sufficientlycompartmentalized to provide specific volume for the retention ofspecific articles (e.g., a binder compartment, a folder compartment, aloose paper compartment, etc). Thus, in one preferred embodiment, thebase 100 is sized to approximately 18″×14.25″−15.5″ (i.e.,height×width×depth, in inches). Preferably, any of the height, width ordepth of the base 100 must be sized, in any adaptation, to create aninterior compartment 110 suitable for the storing and transportation ofgenerally thick articles of manufacture without the need for expandableside surfaces (which may wear or tear with continued use). However,those of skill in the art will realize that expandable side surfaces ifdesired. One of the novel features of the present invention is aninterior compartment 110 space of sufficiently large volume which, untilnow, is believed to be unknown in the art, but a need by mobileprofessionals. Of course, those of skill in the art will realize thatwhile the volume or size of the present interior compartment may besignificantly large, it may still be suitable, should the user desire,for the transportation of other items, such as clothing, tools, productsamples, shoes, and the like which require transportation in a securesystem.

Turning now to FIG. 2, a second luggage module 200 is disclosed. Secondluggage module 200 preferably has a generally tall rectangularconfiguration adapted to securely retain, store and transport a portableprinting device, having a top wall 201 with a top wall exterior surface201 a and a top wall interior surface 201 b, a bottom wall 202 with abottom wall exterior surface 202 a and a bottom wall interior surface(202 b), a front wall 203 with a front wall exterior surface 203 a and afront wall interior surface (not shown, but being on an opposite surfaceof front wall exterior surface 203 a), a rear wall 204 with a rear wallexterior surface 204 a and a rear wall interior surface 204 b, a firstwall 205 with a first wall exterior surface 205 a (not shown) and afirst wall interior surface (not shown, but being on an opposite surfaceof first wall exterior surface 205 a), a second wall 206 opposite thefirst sidewall 205 and between the front wall 203 and the rear wall 204,the second wall 206 having a bottom wall exterior surface 206 a and abottom wall interior surface 206 b, and an interior compartment 220being formed by the top wall interior surface 201 b, the bottom wallinterior surface 202 b, the front wall interior surface 203 b, the rearwall interior surface 204 b, the first wall interior surface 205 b andthe second wall interior surface 206 b.

Preferably, the volume of the interior compartment 220 is adapted toreceive, retain, and store a portable printer, which is generally largerin height, width and depth than a conventional laptop computer.Additionally, the width of the front wall 203 and the rear wall 204 arepreferably substantially longer than the width of the first wall 205 andthe second wall 206, but are substantially equal in height. And, thoseof skill in art will realize that second luggage module 200 may includea handle or shoulder strap (not shown) placed, for example, upon the topsurface 201 a or upon the two side surfaces 205 a, 206 a, so that it canbe used as a standalone luggage piece if desired.

As seen in FIG. 2, second luggage module 200 may also include at leastone coupling strap 152 b preferably attached to the front surface 203 aadapted to securely couple to coupling strap 151 a (such as seen in FIG.1). While clips are illustrated, those of skill in the art will realizethat other coupling techniques may be used. In another embodiment,second luggage module 200 may also include a second modular luggagestabilization system 250, which in one embodiment, is coupled to the topwall exterior surface 201 a. As more further described below andillustrated in FIG. 4, second stabilization system 250 is, via straps251 a and 351 a, adapted to allow the second luggage module 200 tosecurely maintain position relative to any third luggage module 300added or placed upon the top wall exterior surface 101 a of base 100.Those of skill in the art will realize that any of the disclosedcoupling straps may be inserted into storage compartments to preventflapping or loose movement while in transit.

When the second luggage module 200 is desired to be used in conjunctionwith base 100 without any other luggage modules, a rear storagecompartment 207 may generally be formed on a major exterior surface suchas upon rear wall exterior surface 204 a. In this configuration, anupper fastener opening is formed upon an upper portion 207 a, and alower fastener opening is formed on an opposite side 207 b therebydefining a sleeve.

By placing second luggage module 200 upon base 100, both the upperfastener opening and the second fastener opening are opened to sleevablyreceive the handling system 160, or, to otherwise allow handle 160 topass completely therethrough. This configuration further provides securecoupling between the base 100 and a second luggage module 200 when inmodular use.

When assembled, the second luggage module 200 is preferably sized at8″×14″×12″, which generally will accommodate a portable computer printeror its accessories, samples, or catalogs. The second luggage module 200is also optionally equipped with a second handling means (not shown) tocarry or transport the second luggage module 200. As such, this modulemay also serve as an overnight bag if desired. Of course, additionalexternal storage pockets may be formed on any major exterior surface foradditional storage. A shoulder strap may also be included on thisluggage.

Turning now to FIG. 3, a third luggage module 300 is disclosed. Thirdluggage module 300 preferably has a generally tall rectangularconfiguration adapted to securely retain, store and transport a portablecomputer or laptop computer, having a top wall 301 with a top wallexterior surface 301 a and a top wall interior surface 301 b, a bottomwall 302 with a bottom wall exterior surface 302 a and a bottom wallinterior surface (302 b), a front wall 303 with a front wall exteriorsurface 303 a and a front wall interior surface (not shown, but being onan opposite surface of front wall exterior surface 303 a), a rear wall304 with a rear wall exterior surface 304 a and a rear wall interiorsurface 304 b, a first wall 305 with a first wall exterior surface 305 aand a first wall interior surface 305 b (not shown, but being on anopposite surface of first wall exterior surface 305 a), a second wall306 opposite the first sidewall 305 and between the front wall 303 andthe rear wall 304, the second wall 306 having a bottom wall exteriorsurface 306 a and a bottom wall interior surface 306 b, and an interiorcompartment 310 being formed by the top wall interior surface 301 b, thebottom wall interior surface 302 b, the front wall interior surface 303b, the rear wall interior surface 304 b, the first wall interior surface305 b and the second wall interior surface 306 b.

Preferably, the volume of the interior compartment 310 is adapted toreceive, retain, and store a portable computer or laptop computer.Additionally, the width of the front wall 303 and the rear wall 304 arepreferably substantially longer than the width of the first wall 305 andthe second wall 306, but are substantially equal in height. And, thoseof skill in art will realize that third luggage module 300 may include ahandle or shoulder strap (not shown) placed, for example, upon the topsurface 301 a or upon the two side surfaces 305 a, 306 a, so that it canbe used as a standalone luggage piece if desired.

As seen in FIG. 3, third luggage module 300 may also include a thirdluggage stabilization system. In one embodiment, the third luggagestabilization system may comprise at least one coupling strap 351 apreferably attached to a side surface (such as rear exterior wall 204 a)and is adapted to securely couple to the second stabilization system 250via coupling strap 251 a (such as seen in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4). Thisarrangement allows the third luggage module 300 to securely maintainposition relative to any second luggage module 200 added or placed uponthe top wall exterior surface 101 a of base 100, in a major surface tomajor surface relationship.

When the third luggage module 300 is desired to be used in conjunctionwith base 100 without any other luggage modules, a rear storagecompartment 307 may generally be formed on a major exterior surface suchas upon rear wall exterior surface 304 a. In this configuration, anupper fastener opening is formed upon an upper portion 307 a, and alower fastener opening is formed on an opposite side 307 b therebydefining a sleeve.

By placing third luggage module 300 upon base 100, both the upperfastener opening and the second fastener opening are opened to sleevablyreceive the handling system 160 therethrough, or, to otherwise allowhandle 160 to pass completely therethrough. And, as discussed previouslyand shown on FIGS. 1 and 4, the third luggage stabilization system mayalso comprise at least one channel 151 b adapted to mechanicallycommunicate with or engage a rail 151 a on the base 100. Theseconfigurations further provide secure coupling between the base 100 anda third luggage module 300 when in modular use.

When assembled, the third luggage module 300 is preferably sized at5.5″×14″×12″, which generally will accommodate a laptop computer or itsaccessories (i.e. ten key, disk drive, and etc) as well as storage forfiles, pens and other supplies. This module may also serve as a smallovernight bag if desired. Of course, additional external storage pocketsmay be formed on any major exterior surface for additional storage.

As discussed previously, if a mobile professional or traveler carrying apiece of luggage also has a portable computer carried in a second bag,bungee cords, retractable straps and tape cannot be relied on tosecurely attach the second bag to the luggage, since the resultingcombination is likely not well suited to rough handling. Often, acomputer user traveling with a portable computer on an airplane isconfronted by conflicting needs. When boarding and before take-off, thecomputer user must quickly stow any carry-on luggage in an availableoverhead compartment, hanging closet or under-seat space. The airplanesaisles are often narrow, cramped and crowded with other impatienttravelers who are struggling to fill the rapidly diminishing overheadcompartments with their own carry-on luggage or hurrying to find andoccupy their seats. Often, a computer user wants to use his or herportable computer during the flight. Problems arise if the computer userhas packed the portable computer in a flight bag which must now bequickly stowed in the overhead compartment before all available space isdepleted by others, or before other travelers trying to reach theirseats lose patience. If the computer user stands in the aisle, opens theflight bag, removes the portable computer and then closes the flightbag, tempers will likely flare. The only other choice is to quickly stowthe flight bag and later try to retrieve the flight bag from a packedoverhead compartment to unpack the computer while en-route, or, to checkin the portable computer as regular large luggage which are nottypically allowed within the cabin of an airplane. Because the secondluggage module is quickly removably detachable from the base 100 throughmodular luggage stabilization system 150, this feature overcomes thisproblem.

Of course, those of skill in the art will realize that additionalluggage modules may be used which are dimensioned to fit within any ofthe base 100, the second luggage module 200 or the third luggage module300. Thus, such additional luggage modules may be bags adapted to storeoffice supplies such as pens, markers, paper clips, scissors, staplers,business cards, and etc. In one exemplary embodiment, an additionalluggage module may be sized at 3.25″×11″×2.75″.

The overall modular system is featured in FIG. 4. In this embodiment,the present invention 10 comprises minimally the base compartmentdimensionally sized to retain larger files, documents, folders and/orboxes. Next, the present invention may include a detachable secondluggage module 200 formed substantially to retain, carry or otherwisetransport a computer printer and which mechanically couples to the basecompartment through a second luggage stabilization system 152 bconnectable to or removably detachable from the luggage stabilizationsystem 150. Next, the present invention may optionally include a thirdluggage module 300 which mechanically couples to the base compartmentthrough the modular luggage stabilization system 150, and couples to thesecond luggage module 200 through second luggage stabilization system250 so that it is in major surface facing relationship with the secondluggage module 200. Thus, one of the other novel features of the presentinvention is its versatility which will allow a user to use one or moremodular luggage article, either individually, or as a system.

In operation, as Seen in FIG. 4, for example, a user may engage button162 on handling system 160 to thereby extend the handling system 160.Preferably, the handling system has more than one extendable position toaccommodate either the load being transported by the present invention,or to accommodate a user's height (e.g., a shorter handle extensionlength L, as illustrated in FIG. 1, may be required by a person who isheight challenged, while a longer handle extension length may berequired by a person who is taller). Thus, in one embodiment, thehandling system 160 may be extended to a first length upon engaging thebutton 162 the first time, and then to a second length upon engaging thebutton 162 a second time. Next, the Third luggage module 300 may bemechanically coupled to the base 100.

While the scope of the present invention should not be limited to anyparticular theory of operation, it should be instructive to speculate onsuch in order to provide the reader with a full understanding of thisinvention and its preferred embodiment.

Other variations and modifications of the present invention will beapparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, and is not limitedexcept by the appended claims. The particular values and configurationsdiscussed above can be varied, and are cited to illustrate particularembodiments of the present invention. It is contemplated that the use ofthe present invention can involve components having differentcharacteristics as long as the principles disclosed herein are followed.

1. A modular luggage system comprising: a first modular luggage at leasthaving a generally tall configuration, the first modular luggage furthercomprising a top wall having a top wall exterior surface and a top wallinterior surface, a bottom wall having a bottom wall exterior surfaceand a bottom wall interior surface, a front wall having a front wallexterior surface and a front wall interior surface, a rear wall having arear wall exterior surface and a rear wall interior surface, a firstwall having a first wall exterior surface and a first wall interiorsurface, a second wall opposite the first wall and between the frontwall and the rear wall, the second wall having a bottom wall exteriorsurface and a bottom wall interior surface, and an interior compartmentbeing formed by the top wall interior surface, the bottom wall interiorsurface, the front wall interior surface, the rear wall interiorsurface, the first wall interior surface and the second wall interiorsurface sufficiently, the interior compartment being sufficiently sizedto receive, store and transport one or more generally thick articles ofmanufacture; a transportation system coupled to the bottom wall exteriorsurface; a handling means adapted to push, tow, steer, and carry thefirst modular luggage; a first modular luggage stabilization systemcoupled to the top wall exterior surface adapted to allow the firstmodular luggage to securely maintain substantially a same positionrelative to any load placed, upon the top wall exterior surface.
 2. Themodular luggage system of claim 1 further including a second luggagemodule at least having a generally tall configuration, the secondmodular luggage further comprising a top wall having a top wall exteriorsurface and a top wall interior surface, a bottom wall having a bottomwall exterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, a front wallhaving a front wall exterior surface and a front wall interior surface,a rear wall having a rear wall exterior surface and a rear wall interiorsurface, a first wall having a first wall exterior surface and a firstwall interior surface, a second wall opposite the first wall and betweenthe front wall and the rear wall, the second wall having a bottom wallexterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, and a secondmodular luggage interior compartment being formed by the top wallinterior surface, the bottom wall interior surface, the front wallinterior surface, the rear wall interior surface, the first wallinterior surface and the second wall interior surface, the secondmodular interior compartment being sufficiently adapted to securelyreceive, retain, store and transport a portable printing device; ahandling means formed on the top surface of the second modular luggage,the handling means adapted to allow carrying of the second modularluggage; a rear storage compartment formed on the rear wall exteriorsurface of the second modular luggage, the rear storage compartmentadapted to sleevably receive the handling means to allow the handlingmeans to pass completely therethrough; and a second luggagestabilization system formed upon the front surface of the second modularluggage, the second luggage stabilization system removably detachablewith the first luggage stabilization system, the second luggagestabilization system further being adapted to mechanically engage thefirst stabilization system
 3. The modular luggage system of claim 1further including a third luggage module at least having a generallytall configuration, the third modular luggage further comprising a topwall having a top wall exterior surface and a top wall interior surface,a bottom wall having a bottom wall exterior surface and a bottom wallinterior surface, a front wall having a front wall exterior surface anda front wall interior surface, a rear wall having a rear wall exteriorsurface and a rear wall interior surface, a first wall having a firstwall exterior surface and a first wall interior surface, a second wallopposite the first wall and between the front wall and the rear wall,the second wall having a bottom wall exterior surface and a bottom wallinterior surface, and a third modular luggage interior compartment beingformed by the top wall interior surface, the bottom wall interiorsurface, the front wall interior surface, the rear wall interiorsurface, the first wall interior surface and the third wall interiorsurface, the third modular interior compartment being sufficientlyadapted to securely receive, retain, store and transport a portablecomputing device; a handling means formed on the top surface of thethird modular luggage, the handling means adapted to allow carrying ofthe third modular luggage; a rear storage compartment formed on the rearwall exterior surface of the third modular luggage, the rear storagecompartment adapted to sleevably receive the handling means to allow thehandling means to pass completely therethrough; and a third luggagestabilization system formed upon the bottom surface and being adapted tomechanically communicate with the first stabilization system.
 4. Themodular luggage system of claim 2 further including a third luggagemodule at least having a generally tall configuration, the third modularluggage further comprising a top wall having a top wall exterior surfaceand a top wall interior surface, a bottom wall having a bottom wallexterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, a front wall havinga front wall exterior surface and a front wall interior surface, a rearwall having a rear wall exterior surface and a rear wall interiorsurface, a first wall having a first wall exterior surface and a firstwall interior surface, a second wall opposite the first wall and betweenthe front wall and the rear wall, the second wall having a bottom wallexterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, and a third modularluggage interior compartment being formed by the top wall interiorsurface, the bottom wall interior surface, the front wall interiorsurface, the rear wall interior surface, the first wall interior surfaceand the third wall interior surface, the third modular interiorcompartment being sufficiently adapted to securely receive, retain,store and transport a portable computing device; a handling means formedon the top surface of the third modular luggage, the handling meansadapted to allow carrying of the third modular luggage; a rear storagecompartment formed on the rear wall exterior surface of the thirdmodular luggage, the rear storage compartment adapted to sleevablyreceive the handling means to allow the handling means to passcompletely therethrough; and a third luggage stabilization system formedupon the top surface of the third modular luggage for detachablysecuring the first modular luggage to the second modular luggage whenthe third modular luggage is positioned in a major surface to majorsurface relationship relative to the second modular luggage.
 5. Themodular luggage system of claim 4 wherein the first stabilization systemis adapted to securely receive a load thereon to allow the first luggagemodule to securely maintain substantially the same position relative tothe load.
 6. The modular luggage system of claim 5, wherein the firstmodular luggage transportation system further comprises at least a pairof wheels and a pair of load supports, the transportation system furtheradapted to allow the first modular luggage to stand upright in a stableposition without attendance by a user.
 7. The modular luggage system ofclaim 6, the handling means further comprising a telescoping pullhandle, which, when retracted, is substantially flush with the firstmodular luggage top surface wall
 8. The modular luggage system of claim7, the first modular luggage further comprising one or more storagecompartments selectively formed thereon.
 9. The modular luggage systemof claim 8, the first modular luggage interior compartment furthercomprising one or more article compartments selectively formed therein.10. A modular luggage system comprising: a first modular luggagecomprising a top wall having a top wall exterior surface and a top wallinterior surface, a bottom wall having a bottom wall exterior surfaceand a bottom wall interior surface, a front wall having a front wallexterior surface and a front wall interior surface, a rear wall having arear wall exterior surface and a rear wall interior surface, a firstwall having a first wall exterior surface and a first wall interiorsurface, a second wall opposite the first wall and between the frontwall and the rear wall, the second wall having a bottom wall exteriorsurface and a bottom wall interior surface, and an interior compartmentbeing formed by the top wall interior surface, the bottom wall interiorsurface, the front wall interior surface, the rear wall interiorsurface, the first wall interior surface and the second wall interiorsurface sufficiently, the interior compartment being sufficiently sizedto receive, store and transport one or more generally thick articles ofmanufacture, a transportation system coupled to the bottom wall exteriorsurface, a handling means adapted to push, tow, steer, and carry thefirst modular luggage, a first modular luggage stabilization systemcoupled to the top wall exterior surface adapted to allow the firstmodular luggage to securely maintain substantially a same positionrelative to any load placed upon the top wall exterior surface; a secondluggage module comprising a top wall having a top wall exterior surfaceand a top wall interior surface, a bottom wall having a bottom wallexterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, a front wall havinga front wall exterior surface and a front wall interior surface, a rearwall having a rear wall exterior surface and a rear wall interiorsurface, a first wall having a first wall exterior surface and a firstwall interior surface, a second wall opposite the first wall and betweenthe front wall and the rear wall, the second wall having a bottom wallexterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, and a secondmodular luggage interior compartment being formed by the top wallinterior surface, the bottom wall interior surface, the front wallinterior surface, the rear wall interior surface, the first wallinterior surface and the second wall interior surface, the secondmodular interior compartment being sufficiently adapted to securelyreceive, retain, store and transport a portable printing device, a rearstorage compartment formed on the rear wall exterior surface of thesecond modular luggage, the rear storage compartment adapted tosleevably receive the handling means to allow the handling means to passcompletely therethrough; and a second luggage stabilization systemformed upon the front surface of the second modular luggage, the secondluggage stabilization system removably detachable with the first luggagestabilization system, the second luggage stabilization system furtherbeing adapted to mechanically engage the first stabilization system; anda third luggage module comprising a top wall having a top wall exteriorsurface and a top wall interior surface, a bottom wall having a bottomwall exterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, a front wallhaving a front wall exterior surface and a front wall interior surface,a rear wall having a rear wall exterior surface and a rear wall interiorsurface, a first wall having a first wall exterior surface and a firstwall interior surface, a second wall opposite the first wall and betweenthe front wall and the rear wall, the second wall having a bottom wallexterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, and a third modularluggage interior compartment being formed by the top wall interiorsurface, the bottom wall interior surface, the front wall interiorsurface, the rear wall interior surface, the first wall interior surfaceand the third wall interior surface, the third modular interiorcompartment being sufficiently adapted to securely receive, retain,store and transport a portable computing device, a rear storagecompartment formed on the rear wall exterior surface of the thirdmodular luggage, the rear storage compartment adapted to sleevablyreceive the handling means to allow the handling means to passcompletely therethrough; and a third luggage stabilization systemadapted to mechanically communicate with the first stabilization systemand the second stabilization system.
 11. The modular luggage system ofclaim 10 wherein the first stabilization system is adapted to securelyreceive a load thereon to allow the first luggage module to securelymaintain substantially the same position relative to the load.
 12. Themodular luggage system of claim 11, the handling means furthercomprising a telescoping pull handle, which, when retracted, issubstantially flush with the first modular luggage top surface wall 13.The modular luggage system of claim 12, the pull handle furthercomprising an engaging means which controls extension of the pull handleso that a telescoping portion of the pull handle may be pulled away fromthe first modular luggage top surface, and which further controlsretraction of the pull handle.
 14. The modular luggage system of claim13, the first modular luggage further comprising one or more storagecompartments selectively formed on any exterior surface.
 15. The modularluggage system of claim 14, the first modular luggage interiorcompartment further comprising one or more article compartmentsselectively formed therein.
 16. A modular luggage system comprising: afirst modular luggage comprising a top wall having a top wall exteriorsurface and a top wall interior surface, a bottom wall having a bottomwall exterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, a front wallhaving a front wall exterior surface and a front wall interior surface,a rear wall having a rear wall exterior surface and a rear wall interiorsurface, a firsts wall having a first wall exterior surface and a firstwall interior surface, a second wall opposite the first wall and betweenthe front wall and the rear wall, the second wall having a bottom wallexterior surface and a bottom wall interior surface, and an interiorcompartment being formed by the top wall interior surface, the bottomwall interior surface, the front wall interior surface, the rear wallinterior surface, the first wall interior surface and the second wallinterior surface sufficiently, the interior compartment beingsufficiently sized to receive, store and transport one or more generallythick articles of manufacture, a transportation system coupled to thebottom wall exterior surface, a handling means adapted to push, tow,steer, and carry the first modular luggage, a first modular luggagestabilization system coupled to the top wall exterior surface adapted toallow the first modular luggage to securely maintain substantially asame position relative to any load placed upon the top wall exteriorsurface; and a second luggage module comprising a top wall having a topwall exterior surface and a top wall interior surface, a bottom wallhaving a bottom wall exterior surface and a bottom wall interiorsurface, a front wall having a front wall exterior surface and a frontwall interior surface, a rear wall having a rear wall exterior surfaceand a rear wall interior surface, a first wall having a first wallexterior surface and a first wall interior surface, a second wallopposite the first wall and between the front wall and the rear wall,the second wall having a bottom wall exterior surface and a bottom wallinterior surface, and a second modular luggage interior compartmentbeing formed by the top wall interior surface, the bottom wall interiorsurface, the front wall interior surface, the rear wall interiorsurface, the first wall interior surface and the second wall interiorsurface, the second modular interior compartment being sufficientlyadapted to securely receive, retain, store and transport a portableprinting device, a rear storage compartment formed on the rear wallexterior surface of the second modular luggage, the rear storagecompartment adapted to sleevably receive the handling means to allow thehandling means to pass completely therethrough; and a second luggagestabilization system formed upon the front surface of the second modularluggage, the second luggage stabilization system removably detachablewith the first luggage stabilization system.
 17. The modular luggagesystem of claim 16 wherein the first stabilization system is adapted tosecurely receive a load to allow the first luggage module to securelymaintain substantially the same position relative to the load.
 18. Themodular luggage system of claim 16, the second luggage stabilizationsystem further being adapted to mechanically engage the firststabilization system.
 19. The modular luggage system of claim 18, thefirst modular luggage further comprising one or more storagecompartments selectively formed on any exterior surface.
 20. The modularluggage system of claim 19, the first modular luggage interiorcompartment further comprising one or more article compartmentsselectively formed therein.